Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Ma’aden) announces the discovery of significant gold resource potential extending along a 100km strike from the existing Mansourah Massarah gold mine.

Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), Changpeng Zhao (CZ), and venture capitalist Chamatha Palihapitiya and their business models are under scrutiny and, much to their disadvantage, are seen as no more than being mere capricious financial opportunists.

TYSON 2.0, Mike Tyson’s premier cannabis company, was formed to produce innovative, high-quality cannabis products. 

“The only permanent thing in life is change.” This is a quote we often hear. In the context of organizations, we need to be aware of two types of changes. One is changes within the organization, and the other is changes in the operating environment. If the change in the operating environment is faster and more significant than the changes within the organization, then extinction is inevitable. 

In the vast world of American politics, where power and influence frequently command attention, an intriguing aspect has emerged regarding the financial prowess of various players in the arena. 


Near-term global statistics on Electric Vehicle (EV) sales have prompted manufacturers and analysts to contend that the segment’s growth may not be straight line after all.

Singapore’s debt portfolio is a lesson in prudent decision-making, where a
long-term view of its economy governs the process.

Described as an ultra-lax monetary policy, Japan’s economic model has baffled the world.

The Oxford Union debate has come to the forefront with Indian journalist Palki Sharma’s fierce defense of her country.

The Uma Diya Janani multipurpose development project, marked as a significant irrigation initiative, was officially handed over to the public
by the Presidents of Iran and Sri Lanka.

Pavel Durov, founder and owner of messaging app Telegram, has been
an enigma, just like his creation.

By revising the standard’s criteria and embarking on a new collaboration with TextileGenesis, A Lectra Company, the Aid by Trade Foundation (AbTF) is boosting the credentials of The Good Cashmere Standard (GCS) as an independent seal for sustainably produced and traceable cashmere fibers from Inner Mongolia.

President Ranil Wickremesinghe highlighted Sri Lanka’s commitment to agricultural modernization and emphasized the nation’s goal of reducing multidimensional poverty.

A meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena was held in Beijing.

The Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Dinesh Gunawardena, addressed the BOAO Forum for Asia Annual Conference held in Hainan, China.

Suresh Edirisinghe, Chairman and Managing Director of Global Conversions, is making Sri Lanka proud. The UAE-based Sri Lankan company he founded in 2022 is in the business of converting vehicles for the right-hand drive market. He and his team of Sri Lankan mechanics are celebrating the milestone of converting a Hummer EV SUV into a right-hand drive. It was the world’s first.

Larry Summers and Eric Schmidt discussed technology and the Global Economy at FII PRIORITY Miami.

Nishelli Perera co-founded a home-grown nutraceutical company driven by science-based
innovation. In 2016, she and her business partner, Dr Dilshan Balasuriya, launched YETI, a range of isotonic beverages in Sri Lanka. She fuses many experiences, her childhood growing amid extended family members heavily into entrepreneurship, higher education in the United States, and navigating two different work cultures on two continents.

The Governor of the Eastern Province, Senthil Thondaman, emphasized the importance of successfully executing the development projects outlined for the Eastern Province to overcome the country’s debt crisis.

A book launch titled Press Vs. Prez was dedicated to President Ranil Wickremesinghe.

The Japanese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Mizukoshi Hideaki, expressed Japan’s support for the current program to rebuild the Sri Lankan economy.

Tying remuneration policies to drive the correct behaviour and corporate accountability is the lesson from a recent pay cut imposed on the CEO of a leading Singapore bank, DBS. 

When M S M Rishard started Dinemore in 1997, he had a mission to serve the entire country, every Sri Lankan, provide the space for shared company and conversations, meet friends, and enjoy cheerful night outs.

Regarded as the poster boy of India’s fintech rush and start-up ecosystem, Vijay Shekar Sharma built Paytm into India’s largest digital payment platform and financial services provider.

As we venture into 2024, several countries have emerged as Leading contributors to the world of premium cannabis.

Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, President of Sri Lanka, Ranil Wickremesinghe and the Prime Minister of Mauritius, Pravind Jugnauth, jointly inaugurated the launch of Unified Payment Interface (UPI) services in Sri Lanka and Mauritius, and also RuPay card services in Mauritius via video conferencing. 

A shift of power we saw worldwide also happened in China, the largest smartphone market globally.

Although currently behind Bernard Arnault and Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos is one of the richest individuals in the world. 

According to data compiled by Finbold, from 2000 to 2024, JPMorgan incurred fines totaling USD 39.34 billion for various violations.

Japanese Finance Minister Commends Impressive Economic Advancements in Sri Lanka
Suzuki Shunichi, Japan’s Finance Minister, arrived in Sri Lanka on a two-day visit aimed at deepening economic relations with the Sri Lankan Government.

In a candid discussion at the World Economic Forum (WEF) stakeholder dialogue titled ‘Pulling back from the brink,’ held in Kurpark Village, Aspen, President Ranil Wickremesinghe outlined short- term strategies aimed at revitalizing Sri Lanka’s economy.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024.

Global Business Leaders praise Prime Minister Modi’s Visionary Approach at the Tenth edition of Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit (VGGS) 2024

Sri Lanka is evidence of the power of a small handheld device to fulfill many human needs. Mobile phones and the internet are giving people new opportunities they never had before.

Mere numbers may not be the easiest way to gauge the health of Sri Lanka’s labor market. However, recent data released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka show changes in labor force participation, falling below 50 percent of the total employable population.

The debt narrative has come to grip an increasingly unstable world, even as many countries have hit the pit with unwholesome debt in recent years.

I have survived, said President Ranil Wickremesinghe, starting the conversation with Firstpost’s Palki Sharma. He sat with the Indian host to speak on many subjects, a conversation that drew many interesting responses from Wickremesinghe, who, in his inimitable style and well-honed diplomacy, fielded all the questions that conveyed the ubiquitous political maxim ‘a friend to all and enemy of none’.

The Business Today TOP 40 for 2022/23 comes out at an opportune time. It covers a challenging period in Sri Lanka’s history – a time that seemed to stand still. But a year later, through the Business Today TOP 40 award, one witnesses a business landscape that has been on the move against all the odds and ensured the delivery of goods and services to Sri Lankans, and the awards are in appreciation of their response to a nation in need.

Selvendiran Vidyapan, General Manager – Enterprise & SME Products, SLT-MOBITEL, shared valuable insights into the company’s cutting-edge enterprise solutions and digital products propelling businesses towards unprecedented success in today’s digital age.


The BRI and Sri Lanka’s Future through the President’s Lens
President Ranil Wickremesinghe spoke with Chinese media expressing his optimism about the initiative’s potential and prospects for development, his development agenda for Sri Lanka amid the debt and economic crises, and the criticality of pursuing trade and a sustainable development agenda.

Jerome H Powell at the Economic Club of New York
Jerome Powell discusses on the recent economic data and the outlook for monetary policy.

India: Frontiers of Central Banking in Asia
During the World Bank Group – International Monetary Fund Annual Meetings, Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das, discussed on how India tackled the impact of global shocks, effectively, experience with digitalization, in particular with pioneering the Central Bank Digital Currency, and how it has helped to improve financial inclusion, innovation and efficiency.

Indian External Affairs Minister Meets President Ranil Wickremesinghe

President Xi Jinping at the Third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation

President Ranil Wickremesinghe Meets Chinese President Xi Jingping

A Comprehensive International Dialogue Essential to Address Global Challenges in 2024

The Number of Bitcoin ATMs Plunge by Almost 7,000 Year-to-Date, the Biggest Drop in the Market’s History

Pan Asia Bank posts Steady Performance in Nine-Month Period in 2023

Born in the USA: You’re $98,000 in debt at birth

World’s Five Youngest Moguls Control $12.3 Billion Fortune; Who are they?

A man of big thoughts but few words, Indra Silva is the unassuming business doyen many would like to learn from. Indra Silva, has quoted success and not controversy in his nearly fifty years in business. Indra Silva is also a humanitarian who reveals the man of action rather than words, quietly reaching out to those in need, his benevolence not on public display.

Chartered architect Rajiv Senanayake has undertaken many projects in Sri Lanka and abroad, from residences to designing, renovating and restoring interiors for corporate, hospitality, institutional and retail spaces. Rajiv is progressive in his sentiments about what he wants for his country to create an enabling environment for all sectors and professions to flourish.

Whistle-blowers accuse KPMG, Ernst and Young, Price Waterhouse Cooper, and Deloitte, dubbed the Big Four, of malpractice and double-dealing-conflict-of-interest behavior.

President Wickremesinghe Addresses Global Financial Distress and Calls for Solidarity at 2023 SDG Summit.

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong tells how Singapore, since independence, built its reserves through political will and commitment and has a warning for its next generation of leaders and citizens.

President Ranil Wickremesinghe Visits Arugambay.

WeWork was one of the most hyped startups in recent years. Looking at the case of WeWork, analysts are wondering whether the startup bubble, the darling of modern-day corporate chivalry and the poster child for entrepreneurial genius, is about to fade into the history of vain startups.

Chair Jerome H. Powell delivered a message at “Structural Shifts in the Global Economy,” an economic policy symposium sponsored by the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

Last month’s news of two systemically important financial institutions, Deutsche Bank and Credit Suisse, 19th-century titans in banking, being fined by the US Federal Reserve Board and the UK Prudential Regulatory Authority has become a wake-up call to urge a review of corporate governance and risk management strategies.

President Ranil Wickremesinghe, on his maiden official visit to India after assuming Presidency, conveyed a resolute commitment to strengthen the bilateral ties between India and Sri Lanka.

Lesetja Kganyago, Governor of the Reserve Bank of South Africa, addressing the tenth annual Michel Camdessus Central Banking Lecture 2023 organized by the International Monetary Fund, spoke at length on how emerging markets could leverage the benefits of capital flows for sustainable growth by listing out a set of best
practices to optimize results.

Gautam Adani, Chairman, Adani Group called on Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in Dhaka following the full load commencement of power supply to Bangladesh from the Group’s Ultra Super-Critical Thermal Power Plant in Godda, India.

That the merger of HDFC Bank with its parent company, Housing Development Finance Corporation Limited, is setting records and catapulting India’s financial institutions into the global top hundred leagues is a cause for celebration for an economy of the size of India, the Poseidon sailing into the vast ocean of economic prosperity.

President Ranil Wickremesinghe calls for Urgent Debt Restructuring and Comprehensive Approach to Support Middle-Income Nations.

President Ranil Wickremesinghe sets an ambitious timeline for Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring and reconciliation efforts.

President Ranil Wickremesinghe meets US Treasury Secretary for Debt Relief discussions, Sustainable Development at Paris Summit.

Jerome H. Powell submitted identical remarks to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, U.S. Senate.

India-USA partnership augurs well for democracy: Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his address to the US Congress.

Ministry of Power and Energy signs agreement with RM Parks to ensure uninterrupted fuel supply.

The third edition of the book “Ranil Wickremesinghe – A Political Biography” written by Dinesh Weerakkody, the Chairman of the Sri Lanka Board of Investment, was presented to President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the Presidential Secretariat.

Novak Djokovic won the French Open, his 23rd men’s singles grand slam victory, making him the men’s sole grand slam record holder. Amid high expectations, Djokovic pulled off a record-making win in Paris, demonstrating his years of training in on-court resilience and planning.

Behind the hype and the hoopla of the treble title by Manchester City stands a formidable figure, the strategist doing the queen’s gambit of selecting the team, negotiating, recruiting, and contracting players while being the one to put the arm around the men and unifying the team to ensure success while being able to talk them straight in the face when they need to buck up - Pep Guardiola.


The Collapse of Credit Suisse and Silicon Valley Bank: A Reckoning Moment for the Banking Sector?

In a significant move to address Sri Lanka’s fuel supply challenges, an agreement was signed with Sinopec, a leading
international petroleum company.

President Ranil Wickremesinghe highlights Asia’s Significance at the Nikkei Forum on the Future of Asia in Japan

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi dedicated the new Parliament House to the nation. The Prime Minister installed the Sengol with Nandi at the top facing East-West direction in the new Parliament House. 

In a special statement delivered to Parliament President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced that Sri Lanka is on the path of renaissance and is re-emerging as a success story, with the expectation of support from the entire nation to carry it forward.

It’s the 25th anniversary year of Business Today Awards. The Business Today TOP 40 companies were recognized for their resilience through challenging times to record growth and contribute to the country’s exchequer. The Awards Ceremony was held at the Presidential Secretariat. President Ranil Wickremesinghe was the Chief Guest. The Award Ceremony brought together politicians, distinguished dignitaries, and business corporates.

WEF: A dramatic period of surging inflation led to the sharpest tightening of monetary policy in decades. Is a radical
rethink by central banks required, or do current targets and toolkits suffice?

With rising interest rates, the strengthening of the US dollar and weaker global growth, how acute are the risks
of a systematic sovereign debt crisis in emerging and advanced economies?

The renowned European Society for Quality Research (ESQR) Award received by People’s Leasing & Finance from the European Society for Quality Research was presented to President Ranil Wickremesinghe by Pradeep Amirthanayagam, Chairman of People’s Leasing & Finance, in the presence of Shamindra Marcelline, Chief Executive Officer and General Manager of People’s Leasing & Finance.

Democratic capitalism – the marriage of the market economy with democratic politics – has generated an unprecedented combination of prosperity with political and economic freedom. However, its fragility has also become more evident with the rise of authoritarian populism. What is needed to ensure that democratic capitalism continues to thrive under the stresses of internal frictions, environmental challenges and powerful rival systems?

For several months, the global economy has been grappling with the threat of recession, with investors remaining on the edge as various investment products struggle to live up to expectations.



Following the 20th party congress, what are the critical economic and political decisions affecting China’s global government and business relations?

Dynamics related to energy security, geopolitical competition, trade, and supply chain fragmentation are at the heart of global discussions to address the ensuing near-term implications while resolving the systemic issues at their core. Saudi Arabia’s Transformation in a changing global context panel at WEF 2023.

Investment banking is a vital aspect of the financial world, offering various services, including underwriting, capital raising, and merger and acquisitions (M&A) advice.

The revenue by Apple Services exceeded that of several established Fortune 500 companies. 

Gold’s significant market capitalisation complements the asset’s historical status as a safe haven for investors seeking to protect their wealth against economic and political uncertainties.

Ceylinco General Insurance and SLT-MOBITEL launched a unique insurance benefit to SLT-MOBITEL customers.



 




Gautam Adani’s speech at the Handover Ceremony at the Port of Haifa, Israel, in the presence of Honorable Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu.

Liu He, Vice-Premier of the People’s Republic of China, State Council of the People’s Republic of China speaks at Davos 2023. He calls for international cooperation, a global response to climate change and placing economic development as the ‘primary and central task’.

Speech by Lawrence Wong, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance at IPS Singapore Perspectives 2023.

Turning to India for opportunities as it transforms itself to dominate the world by becoming a great place to put capital.

Mahinda Rajapaksa is the leader extraordinaire for some. He is also a leader who has been praised and riled against in equal measure. Love or hate him, he still retains a following and probably has a prominent place in many people’s hearts. He is a politician who gradually rose through the ranks. Today, Mahinda Rajapaksa says he is a man without power but still believes in uniting all factions for the country’s sake.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the Manohar International Airport today is also proof of the changed mindset and approach of the Government regarding the country’s infrastructure.

People’s Leasing and Finance has received another international accolade from the European Society for Quality Research in Brussels, Belgium in their annual recognition program; European Award for Best Practices 2022 for selected companies, public administrations, and organizations representing different sectors.

An interview with Stuart Jamieson, Chief Executive Officer of Obeden.

For some, this is quite a controversial statement. For herb, this is the only way forward. Cannabis is significantly less dangerous than alcohol, tobacco, and many pharmaceuticals.

Over the past 40 years, the Solex Group of Companies (Pvt) Ltd has earned respect and loyalty of many Sri Lankans as the country’s top water pump manufacturer, selling over half a million pumps during the last decade with a clear market share of over 40%.

Delivering the Keynote address at the 21st World Congress of Accountants in Mumbai, Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group set out his vision of ‘India’s Path to an Economic Superpower.’

India is going to lead and chair this G-20 group. India is working on a vision to bring the whole world together for a common objective: a better future. As emphasized by Prime Minister Modi, their new mantra for G-20 is One Earth, One Family, and One Future.

India’s G20 Presidency will work to promote this universal sense of one-ness.

Business Today TOP 40 2021-2022 recognizes the top corporate performers who reported positive financial growth amidst the turbulent situation of the country. Analyzing the diverse portfolios provides a broader picture of profits and risks undertaken by these corporates as they worked with resilience, passion, and dedication while gracefully embracing the challenges.

The highest rate for employee income is now increased from 18% to 36%. The revenue planners of this country do not like to learn from developed countries how to recover the cost of government services to the people.

Tiran Alles, Minister of Public Security, accepted a challenging portfolio during a difficult time for Sri Lanka. He has restored the strength of the Police to act against lawbreakers. He is determined to take stern action against unlawful protests derailing Government efforts to restore normalcy and rebuild the economy.

Admired for his competence and dedication to resolving the fuel and electricity crises, Minister of Power and Energy, Kanchana Wijesekera has risen the ranks fast to take up a strong cabinet portfolio. He says there’s much work to be done, such as restructuring state-owned institutions like the CEB and the CPC to make them sustainable and profitable.

Diana Gamage, State Minister of Tourism says politics is not her livelihood but indeed runs in her. From a vision to develop tourism through a night economy to leveraging the beautiful places in
Sri Lanka, she proclaims to be for the people and with the people.

Shammi Silva, President of Sri Lanka Cricket, revealed the gamut of work that uplifted the entire sport. With a revamped coaching setup consisting of world-class trainers augmented by the input of former Sri Lankan players, spurred by their love for the sport and without any payback put in their weight behind SLC, the National Team rose from the ashes.

The Interim Budget, to prepare the basic foundation for changing the country’s economic trajectory, was delivered by President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the Parliament.

MP Wajira Abeywardana is a colossus in political matchmaking, strategizing, and sagacity. As he savors his leader Ranil Wickremesinghe’s phenomenal comeback, no less than as Sri Lanka’s President, from the political wilderness of defeat, he is already envisioning a long journey ahead. He is confident of Sri Lanka rising from the ashes to become a force to reckon with so long as the political elite and the people act wisely to give their new leader the space to work.

One-time SJB stalwart and vocal government critic, Minister of Tourism and Lands Harin Fernando, is today cohabiting in a Government he criticized. While explaining that his move to the Government was led by a desire to help rebuild the country, he knows that he remains a pariah among the SJB voters. Buoyant about the tourism industry’s take off amid an economic resurgence under a new presidency, Harin Fernando is a strong proponent of an all-party government and is betting immensely on Ranil Wickremesinghe to deliver as the “healing president” of Sri Lanka.

President Narendra Modi spoke on World Biofuel Day on the set up of new fertilizer plants, the importance of future piped gas connections, and several other areas that drive further the country’s development.

Ceremonial opening of the third session of the Ninth Parliament under the auspices of President Ranil Wickremesinghe.

Our policy-making is based on the pulse of the people: PM Modi

Honorable Ranil Wickremesinghe Sworn in as the Eighth Executive President of Sri Lanka in the Parliamentary Complex

Honorable Dinesh Gunawardena arrive in Parliament for the first time after assuming duties as the Prime Minister

Joint Statement Following the Summit of the Leaders of the United States and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Countries

World Economic Forum - The Four-Day Week: Necessity or
Luxury?

National Bank of Kuwait Headquarters in Kuwait City Completes

Thusitha Halloluwa has donned many hats in his long political career. Rather not the typical politician but more a ‘cornerman’ for them, Thusitha has officiated as coordinating official to a former president and chief of staff to finance minister and a bevy of ministers in successive governments. Thusitha, who was working with Ranil Wickremasinghe until his ascent to the country’s top job,
says that now is the time for a real “system change” that the country so envisages, which he knows Ranil Wickremasinghe is determined to implement during his tenure as president.

Remaining true to its tagline ‘Bankers to the Nation’, the Bank of Ceylon is proving again that it is resilient as the largest bank in the country by posting outstanding results in a COVID-19 riddled 2021. 14,1Kanchana Ratwatte, Chairman, discloses the Bank’s performance since 2021 and its commitment to support government efforts to rein in the challenges of the economic crisis Sri Lanka is facing right now. He is confident of an economic revival.

World Economic Forum:  A Conversation with Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft

Around half of gig workers globally lost their jobs during the pandemic and many of those who kept working lost much of their incomes. 

Not everyone is a good communicator like Sepal Amarasinghe, presenter extraordinaire who is no stranger in Sri Lanka’s influencer ecosystem. The Sepal Amarasinghe YouTube channel has amassed large followership for the novelty that its presenter offers by exploring a plethora of pertinent subjects. At the core of his mission is to see change, a revamped Sri Lanka with a mature population no longer tolerant of deceptive politics and leaders.

Rethinking and Revitalizing Travel ad Tourism - Travel and Tourism were severely impacted by COVID-19, with trillions of dollars in GDP and over 60 million jobs lost in 2020, and the sector is now at further risk from conflict.

The 'Mona Lisa' of cars, a 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Coupe - A road-racing car built by Mercedes-Benz in 1955, and kept by them ever since has been secured by British expert Simon Kidston for a client.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a foundation stone laying ceremony of development projects in Chennai.

Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar, stated that maintaining international peace and security is a priority for the state of Qatar while actively playing a role in developing regional and international policy development surrounding both energy and the environment.

The World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2022 convenes at the most consequential geopolitical and geo-economic moment of the past three decades and against the backdrop of a once-in-a- century pandemic. The meeting brought together over 2,000 leaders and experts from around the world; all committed to a “Davos Spirit” of improving the state of the world.

Prime Minister Modi interacts with the Indian Badminton contingent for Thomas Cup and Uber Cup.

Prime Minister Modi delivers a speech at Madhya Pradesh Startup Conclave and encouraged the steps taken by the youth toward the country’s development.

CEO Bonuses at the Top 10 Tech Giants Soared 400% amid the Pandemic.

During COVID-19, Values-based Banks Continued Delivering Higher Growth Rates than the World’s Biggest Banks.

At the event of the newly constructed Prime Ministers’ Museum, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated the importance of the Government working relentlessly to bring the cultural splendor and all the inspirational events and personalities related to the country’s freedom movement before the public.

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced that Finance Minister Lawrence Wong had been endorsed by the Ministers and the PAP MPs as leader of the fourth generation (4G), paving the way to becoming Singapore’s new Prime Minister.

Prime Minister Hsien Loong spoke on the key lessons from the pandemic experience and commended the work of the public services. He also emphasized the need to build up the reservoir of trust in the society, find new opportunities, create new jobs, improve lives, and strengthen the social compact with the support of the public services.

Three international events provide insight into lessons on how Sri Lanka can learn and focus on development.

Airbus Delivered Three Times More Aircraft than Boeing amid the Pandemic.

On The Rise: Demand for Travel to Southeast Asia Increases as Borders Reopen.

Rohan Fernando, Chairman of SLT Group, detailed the Group's journey through 2021, opining on the commitment to clean management that drove a culture of change for the first time within the SLT Group, resulting in savings, and optimization of resources, and streamlining of skewed business operations. Sri Lanka Telecom Group consisting of SLTMobitel and many other services redefined the ICT landscape by extending its reach as far as possible.

Dr. Thiyagarajah Iraivan, Chief Executive Officer, Melsta Health, elaborated on how Melsta Health's value proposition had turned their new healthcare facilities into profitability since their takeover while continuing to expand into their subsidiary healthcare services.

Blockchain Centre CEO says Cryptocurrency will render some bank services Tadas Maurukas, Chief Executive Officer at Blockchain Centre has stated that when it comes to the matter of cryptocurrencies, "regulators can't ignore it anymore."

Speech by His Excellency President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on 74th Independence Day.

Minister of Irrigation, State Minister of National Security and Disaster Management, and the State Minister of Home Affairs, Chamal Rajapaksa’s mission as a people’s representative for over 30 years has been to transform the district and the lives of its people through irrigation development.

NOLIMIT’s new store at Colombo City Center (CCC) is designed with an expression of sheer elegance exuding a radiant ambiance. The new store reflects a beautiful blend of artistic architecture and design.

Attracting foreign capital has always been an integral part of the Colombo Stock Exchange’s (CSE) strategic plan. With that, companies founded in Sri Lanka can raise money in a foreign currency through the CSE, fulfilling the dual role of providing foreign currency-denominated capital for business growth and eliminating investor currency exposure from stock buying.

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa at the Inaugural Meeting of the Ninth Parliament emphasized the initiatives undertaken by the Government towards the development of the nation. He also underlined that while successfully encountering short-term problems, the primary responsibility is to continue implementing the long-term development program to the country’s people and endorsed by a majority.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi commended all startups and the innovative youth who are raising the flag of India in the world of startups. He also believes that the golden age of India’s startups is starting now, and that role in building a grand India on completing 100 years of its independence is immense.

A testament to Sri Lanka’s centuries-old tryst with Tea is Basilur – a finely infused addition to the tea literature of brews that define the quintessentially world-renowned Ceylon Tea brand.

Xi Jinping, President of the People’s Republic of China, addressing the Davos Agenda discussed China’s initiatives to boost its economic, social recovery, and development plans.

At World Economic Forum’s Davos Agenda, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that the multi- lingual and multi-cultural environment Indians live
in is an excellent power of India and the whole world.

From the impact of a new COVID variant to continued inflation, governments will continue to face economic challenges in 2022. Speakers at the Davos Global Economic Forum: Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director, International Monetary Fund; Christine Lagarde, President, European Central Bank; Kuroda Haruhiko, Governor, Bank of Japan; Sri Mulyani Indrawati, Minister of Finance, Ministry of Finance of Indonesia; and Paulo Guedes, Minister of Economy, Ministry of Economy of Brazil.

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa at the 96th Commissioning Parade of Sri Lanka Military Academy

PM Lee Hsien Loong at Launch of “A History Of The People’s Action Party, 1985–2021”

Fed Chair Jerome Powell Press Conference

The Urban Development Authority Investment Forum 2021 aimed to attract local and foreign investments to invest in real estate projects in the Authority and facilitate the achievement of a US$ 6 billion target of local and foreign investment by the end of the year 2022.

There was much hope and renewed zest at the dawn of 2020. After all, the country had emerged from a challenging 2019 and its noticeable impact on many sectors. At the same time, Sri Lankans looked upon 2020 with great expectations. At the helm was a new leadership that had promised prosperity through a wide-ranging development agenda. Under a new operating environment, Business Today Top 40 2020/2021 is an apt acknowledgment to some of the most resilient organizations and their leaders who, despite extreme operating conditions, went the extra mile to demonstrate their commitment to fulfilling their obligations to multiple stakeholders. With the change in criteria this year, Business Today increased the rankings to 40, thereby allowing more corporates that may not have been eligible before to enter the system this time.

SLT-MOBITEL, achieved a 49.2 percent year-on-year growth of Profit After Tax (PAT) in Q3 2021, posting 3.2 billion rupees in PAT, reiterating consumer confidence in the National ICT Solutions Provider.

BOC Closes the Quarter as the Industry Leader.

Sampath Bank produced solid results for the nine months ended 30th September 2021, despite the challenges caused by the prolonged impact of the COVID -19 pandemic. 

The Management of Tokyo Cement Company (Lanka) laid the foundation for a factory expansion project in Trincomalee to increase its manufacturing capacity by 1 million metric tons.

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The magazine of the corporate world, Business Today features an interesting line-up of interviews with eminent personalities who impact the corporate, commercial and economic sectors. The monthly magazine also includes exclusive articles syndicated from the Harvard Business Review and Financial Times. It has also featured the monthly columns by Richard Branson and Howard Schultz. International interviews featured include Sir Richard Branson, Paul Allen, Howard Schultz, Omar Bin Laden and Sir Jonathan Ive. Articles penned by President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden Jr. have also been featured in the magazine.

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11. サービスおよびすべての出版物は、「現状のまま」および「入手可能な状態」で提供されます。 MAGZTER、その関連会社、サプライヤー、ライセンサーおよび代理店は、明示的か黙示的かを問わず、商品性、特定目的への適合性、および権利侵害の非侵害に関する黙示的な保証を含むがこれらに限定されない、あらゆる種類の保証を明示的に否認します。上記を制限することなく、MAGZTER もその関連会社、サプライヤー、ライセンサー、代理店も、(I) サービスがお客様の要件を満たすこと、(II) サービスが中断されず、タイムリーに、安全に、またはエラーが発生しないことを保証しません。 III) サービスの使用から得られる情報、または出版物に含まれる情報が正確または信頼できるものである、または (IV) 出版物またはサービスの品質がお客様の期待に応えるものであること。信頼できるインターネット接続とデバイスの取得と維持については、お客様が単独で責任を負います。 MAGZTER は、お客様がコンテンツをダウンロードできないことについては責任を負いません。ダウンロードまたはサービスの使用を通じて取得したマテリアルは、お客様自身の裁量とリスクで行われ、かかるマテリアルのダウンロードに起因するコンピューター システムまたはモバイル デバイスへの損害またはデータの損失については、お客様が単独で責任を負うものとします。口頭か書面かを問わず、お客様が magzter から、またはサービスを通じて、またはサービスから得たアドバイスや情報は、いかなる保証も生じません。

2.お客様は、その情報を真実、正確、最新かつ完全なものに保つために維持し、速やかに更新するものとします。あなたは、自分のアカウントとパスワードの機密性を維持し、自分のコンピュータへのアクセスを制限する責任を負い、すべてのコンテンツとサービスの選択と使用を含む、自分のアカウントで行われるすべての活動に対する責任を受け入れることに同意します。

3. いかなる場合においても、Magzter.com、ウェブサイトおよびアプリケーション上のコンテンツの作成、制作、配布に関与する個人、団体、第三者は、契約上または法的責任を負いません。 Magzter.com の使用中または使用中にお客様に発生した直接的、間接的、付随的、特別、および結果的。 Web サイトに登録するか、アプリケーションをダウンロードすることにより、このセクションに記載されている規定が Web サイトおよびアプリケーションのすべての使用およびコンテンツに適用されることに同意するものとします。

3. Magzter からの事前の書面または許可がない限り、ここに公開されているものはすべて Magzter またはそのライセンサーの専有財産であるため、Magzter から取得したコンテンツを変更、コピー、配布、販売してはなりません。このような不正使用は、著作権法や商標法を含む適用法に違反する可能性があるため、Magzter はこれらを厳しく禁止し、そのような違法行為が証明または検出された場合は、アクセスとアカウントを停止します。また、これらの不正行為によって生じた損害についても責任を負う必要があります。出版物の法的所有者が許可する場合を除き、お客様は、サービスを通じてアクセスした出版物をダウンロードすることによって所有権を取得しないことを承認するものとします。著作権法で明示的に要求されている場合、またはサービスの機能によって許可されている場合を除き、変更、リバース エンジニアリング、公開、送信、表示、譲渡または販売への参加、派生作品の作成、またはいかなる形であっても商業的に利用または提供することはできません。 Magzter およびかかるコンテンツの所有者の明示的な許可なしに、アプリのコンテンツ、出版物、またはそれらの一部を第三者に提供すること。当社は、明示的か黙示的かを問わず、Magzter または Magzter のライセンサーの知的財産に対するライセンスを付与しません。

5. あなたは、Magzter.com が他のユーザーや第三者、またはそのコンテンツのいかなる種類の中傷的、攻撃的、または違法な行為に対して責任を負わないこと、および前述の行為による傷害のリスクは完全にあなたにあることを特に認めます。

8. Magzter は、お客様が本利用規約および Magzter が定めるその他の運用規則に準拠しているかどうかを判断する目的で、お客様が公開および入力したコンテンツを監視するすべての権利を留保します。 Magzter は、コンテンツについて決定を下し、独自の意志で削除する権利を有します。

9. Magzter は出版物の販売代理店であり発行者ではないため、Magzter は雑誌に掲載されている意見、アドバイス、声明、サービス、オファーなどを含むコンテンツに対する編集管理を行いません。したがって、Magzter は、そこで提供される情報や事実、または公式の資格に従って行動する Magzter の認定従業員以外の者がサービスを通じて利用できる情報や事実の正確性や信頼性について責任を負いません。したがって、当社には出版物に対する編集上の管理権がありません。本サービスが提供する出版物で行われた意見、アドバイス、声明、サービス、オファー、または第三者によって表明または利用可能にされたその他の情報またはコンテンツは、それぞれの著者または出版社のものであり、第三者のものではありません。マグザー。 Magzter は、サービスを通じてまたは出版物から得た情報への信頼によって生じた損失または損害に対して責任を負いません。本サービスには、他のインターネット サイトおよびサードパーティのリソースへのリンクが含まれている場合がありますが、Magzter は、そのようなリンクされたサイトで利用可能な通信またはマテリアルについては一切の責任を負いません。これらのリンクは便宜のためにのみ提供されています。サードパーティのサイトにアクセスしたり、サードパーティのサイトを通じて注文したりするときに適用される利用規約を理解するのは、お客様自身の責任です。

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Girish Ramdas は、世界的なデジタル出版ビジネスで話題を呼んでいる、ニューヨークを拠点とする新興企業 Magzter の共同創設者兼 CEO です。 Magzter は 2011 年のサービス開始以来、150 か国以上から 8,500 万人のユーザーを獲得しており、世界中の 4,500 以上の出版社から数千冊の雑誌、新聞、書籍が提供されています。彼は、印刷物、モバイル、Web 開発を含むクロスプラットフォーム出版において 25 年以上の経験があります。この期間中、彼は 3 つの新興企業を共同設立し、経営して成功を収めてきました。彼は雑誌社のデジタル化を可能にし、デジタル世界でコンテンツの収益化を支援してきました。ギリッシュは、オンライン、モバイル、出版エコシステムにおける深い業界経験により、世界中のプラットフォームにわたるデジタル コンテンツの取得、マーケティング、収益化の専門家となっています。

当社のプラットフォーム上で不快なコンテンツに遭遇した場合、当社はお客様の懸念に対処するために苦情救済ポリシーを導入しました。

Magzter Inc. (「当社」、「当社」、「当社」) は、お客様がご自身の個人情報がどのように使用および共有されるかについて関心を持っていることを承知しています。当社のプライバシー慣行の詳細については、次のプライバシー ポリシー(「ポリシー」) をお読みください。当社が運営するウェブサイトおよびそのサブドメインのいずれかにアクセスするか、当社のモバイル アプリケーションやその他のコンテンツ配信方法(総称して「サービス」) を使用することにより、概要が説明されている慣行およびポリシーに同意したことになります。本ポリシーに記載されており、お客様は、当社がお客様の情報を以下の方法で収集、使用、共有することに同意するものとします。

Magzter Inc. は、世界最大かつ急速に成長しているセルフサービスのクロスプラットフォーム デジタル ニューススタンドで、2011 年の創業以来 8,500 万人を超えるユーザーがおり、40 以上のカテゴリ、60 以上の言語にわたる数千の雑誌や新聞を扱っています。ニューヨークに本社を置く Magzter は、アムステルダム、ロンドン、メキシコシティ、チェンナイ、ムンバイ、ニューデリー、バンガロール、シンガポールに現地拠点を置いており、間もなく他の国にも拡大する予定です。 2011 年 6 月に世界的起業家であるギリッシュ ラムダス氏とビジェイ ラダクリシュナン氏によって設立された Magzter は、世界中の雑誌や新聞の出版社が自社のタイトルのデジタル版を作成し、世界中の消費者に配信できるようにします。

Magzter は、ユーザーに安全なプラットフォームを提供することに尽力しています。 Magzter は、パブリッシャーがコンテンツを配布するためのプラットフォームにすぎないことに注意してください。当社は、当社のプラットフォームで公開されるコンテンツを管理または推奨しません。当社は、発行者の行動またはそのコンテンツに対して責任を負いません。

Magzter は、コンテンツまたはコンテンツの一部が権利を侵害したために損害を被った、または費用が発生した当事者を補償する責任を負いません。 Magzter は、第三者の権利を侵害するコンテンツまたはコンテンツの一部に起因する権利侵害について、民事裁判所で法的措置を講じる責任を負いません。

Magzter は、Magzter GOLD と呼ばれる世界最大の「読み放題」サブスクリプション サービスを提供しています。これにより、デジタル読者は月額サブスクリプション料金で 8,500 以上の雑誌や新聞に無制限にアクセスできます。 Magzter はまた、アプリ向けの革新的な ezRead 2.0 機能により、世界最大の記事数を誇ります。これにより、スマートフォンや小さな画面のモバイル ユーザーは、本来の楽しみ方で雑誌コンテンツを楽しむことができます。読みやすく、素晴らしいビデオと高解像度の写真が付いています。

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 Magzter に入社する前は、Dot Com Infoway (DCI) および Galatta Media の社長を務めていました。彼の任務には、戦略的マーケティング、パートナーシップ開発、コンテンツの世界的な収益化が含まれていました。 DCI は、2000 年には 3 人だった小さなチームから、2011 年には 300 人にまで成長し、世界中のクライアント向けに Web、ソフトウェア、アプリの開発を手がけていました。

Magzterの開始以来、お客様に最高のニューススタンドテクノロジーとサービスを提供するため、世界各国の組織や機関と提携することに尽力してきました。雑誌の購読を顧客に提供したい場合や単に詳細に興味がある場合など、お気軽にお問い合わせください。Magzterはお客様のビジネスの成長を支援いたします。お問い合わせ内容について、以下の質問票にご記入ください：

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このポリシーは、お客様がサービスにアクセスする際に当社が収集する、個人を特定できる情報(「個人情報」) およびお客様およびお客様のコンピューターまたはデバイスに関するその他の情報の当社の取り扱いを対象としています。以下で詳しく説明するように、当社はお客様から個人情報を収集することがあります。当社はこの個人情報を、当社の製品、サービス、コンテンツ、広告をパーソナライズ、提供、改善するため、またお客様がユーザー アカウントとプロフィールを設定し、お客様に連絡し、特定の製品やサービスに対するお客様のリクエストを満たし、お客様によるサービスの使用状況を分析するため。場合によっては、当社は一部の個人情報を第三者と共有する場合もありますが、これはポイント 4 に記載されているとおりに限られます。

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コンテンツの品質を分析し、パブリッシャーに適切なフィードバックを提供するため

当社では、不快なコンテンツに関するあらゆる苦情に対応する苦情担当者を任命しています。

不快なコンテンツに関する苦情は、上記の電子メール アドレスに電子メールで苦情担当者に送信するようお願いします。また、苦情を申し立てる際には、以下の詳細を提供するようお願いします。

さまざまな雑誌、書籍、ニュース、雑誌および出版物関連コンテンツ (総称して「出版物」と呼ばれます) を注文、購読、配信を受け取り、これらの出版物のデジタル版を配信する機能を提供するアプリ

c.また、パーソナライズされた推奨事項を作成するために、アプリケーションの使用に関連する情報も収集します。お客様がサードパーティのアカウント資格情報を当社に提供した場合、お客様がそのような送信を許可した場合、それらのアカウント内の一部のコンテンツおよび / または情報(以下「サードパーティのアカウント情報」) がお客様のアカウントに送信される可能性があること、およびそのサードパーティのアカウントが当社のアカウントに送信される可能性があることを理解したものとします。サービスに送信される情報は、本ポリシーの対象となります。

 f.当社が収集する個人情報により、当社はお客様のリクエストに対応し、当社の製品とサービスを改善し、お客様に表示される広告とコンテンツをカスタマイズし、新製品についてお客様に連絡することができます。

は、2011 年の設立以来 8,500 万人を超えるユーザーがおり、40 以上のカテゴリと 60 以上の言語にわたる数千の雑誌や新聞を擁する、世界最大かつ急速に成長しているセルフサービスのクロスプラットフォーム デジタル ニューススタンドです。ニューヨークに本社を置く Magzter は、アムステルダム、ロンドン、メキシコシティ、チェンナイ、ムンバイ、ニューデリー、バンガロール、シンガポールに現地拠点を置いており、間もなく他の国にも拡大する予定です。 2011 年 6 月に世界的起業家であるギリッシュ ラムダス氏とビジェイ ラダクリシュナン氏によって設立された Magzter は、世界中の雑誌や新聞の出版社が自社のタイトルのデジタル版を作成し、世界中の消費者に配信できるようにします。

 n.また、ユーザーが当社の利用規約を遵守していることを確認するために、使用状況情報も使用されます。たとえば、ユーザーの使用状況情報は、ユーザーが雑誌やその他のコンテンツを許可された回数、または許可された数のデバイスにのみダウンロードしていることを確認するのに役立ちます。

これにより、デジタル読者は月額購読料で 8,500 以上の雑誌や新聞に無制限にアクセスできるようになります。 Magzter はまた、アプリ向けの革新的な ezRead 2.0 機能により、世界最大の記事数を誇ります。これにより、スマートフォンや小さな画面のモバイル ユーザーは、本来の楽しみ方で雑誌コンテンツを楽しむことができます。読みやすく、素晴らしいビデオと高解像度の写真が付いています。

Business Today Sri Lanka - January 2024

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